1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 348Get this manual
Starter Circuit Check Chart INotel Battery must be fully charged
Procedure Remove black lead from ground at CDConnect voltmeter between CD and common engine groundTurn key to START positionVoltmeter should show battery voltageConnect meter at START position
Result aIf no reading, go to Step
II Check voltage
between ground
Steps thru Remove starter to solenoid cable from Q) to prevent starter engagement while making checks
bIf meter reads battery voltage, reconnect black lead to ground and go to Step
II Check voltage between ground
I Note Steps thru Turn key OFF before connecting and disconnecting meterTurn key to START position after connecting
aIf meter reads battery voltage, lead is open between CD and
bIf no readinggo to Step